In a not-too-distant future, the United States of America has collapsed, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives. Collins's characters are completely realistic and sympathetic as they form alliances and friendships in the face of overwhelming odds; the plot is tense, dramatic, and engrossing. From the School Library Journal review. This year’s award-winning book selection is Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. This #1 New York Times Bestseller is also an American Library Association Top Ten Books for Young Adults Selection, Publishers Weekly’s Best Book of 2008: Children’s Fiction, an ALA notable Children’s Book, and a 2009 Children’s Choice Book Award Teen Choice Book of the Year Finalist.
In a not-too-distant future, the United States of America has collapsed, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally.
When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives.
Collins's characters are completely realistic and sympathetic as they form alliances and friendships in the face of overwhelming odds; the plot is tense, dramatic, and engrossing.
From the School Library Journal review.
This year’s award-winning book selection is Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. This #1 New York Times Bestseller is also an American Library Association Top Ten Books for Young Adults Selection, Publishers Weekly’s Best Book of 2008: Children’s Fiction, an ALA notable Children’s Book, and a 2009 Children’s Choice Book Award Teen Choice Book of the Year Finalist.